Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium

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Overview

Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft. Its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries. This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade, prefers well-drained soil, and is hardy to -20°F. It serves as an excellent ground cover or barrier plant, offering year-round interest and attracting local wildlife with its nectar and fruits.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–10Climate Mediterranean

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft, image 61

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–5 Ft.
Mature width: 3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family: Berberidaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — from well-drained sandy soil to clay

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — provided that the soil is not overly wet

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Drought tolerant once established

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape is a low-maintenance addition to the landscape

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — requiring minimal care beyond occasional pruning to maintain its dense

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — yellow flowers in the garden

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half or shade

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft; prefers

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries; being an excellent choice for the thoughtful

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade; each close to 3 inches in length

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and is hardy to -20°F; its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It serves as an excellent ground cover or barrier plant; is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — offering year-round interest and attracting local wildlife with its nectar and fruits; these dark green, glossy leaves

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — scientifically known as Mahonia aquifolium; from well-drained sandy soil to clay

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half or shade

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It is admired for both its ornamental and ecological value; offering year-round interest and attracting local wildlife with

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — being an excellent choice for the thoughtful landscape designer; with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — With a moderate growth rate; though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — this plant typically achieves a height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads approximately 2 to 5 feet wide; yellow flowers in the

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf; and is hardy to -20°F

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; with a moderate growth rate

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — These dark green, glossy leaves provide year-round interest and turn into a striking bronze-red in the winter; edible

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — the Oregon Grape produces vibrant yellow flower clusters; oregon Grape is a low-maintenance addition to the landscape

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